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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,301.17, 12,453.57 and 2,458.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,301.17, 12,453.57 and 2,458.23 is: 3,687.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,301.17 : 12,453.57 = 2,458.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,301.17/12,453.57 = 2,458.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,301.17x = 12,453.57 × 2,458.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,301.17x = 30,613,727.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,613,727.09/8,301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.88

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